Where's that survival forum?

Recently there's been a lot of talk from tin hat wearers about SHTF and TEOTWAWKI and (insert own acronym here). While we've all had the discussions on the "best" (very subjective term) and "must have" gear, it seems to me that there is a lot of fantasy going on. So basically, I'm wanting to start a discussion on what would really be needed? I guess I'll go first and yes, we want to keep it CO related. I'll start with a lot of common things I hear and then follow with my own (granted - inexperienced) thoughts.


Transportation:

I would assume that 4x4 would be nessecary especially if going to the hills/mtns. So, something with 4x4 that has decent cargo room. But the super duece and a half, etc? Come on. If you have room for a garage for that beast, it seems to me that you don't need to go anywhere when the SHTF.

Edibles:

Protein and water. But forty tons of MRE's or beef jerky bars?! Really? I'm all about the whole "bacon" thing, but you'll be incapcitated by serious health problems without some sort of veggie.

Gear:

The new superduper magum piss to water purifier? A 4 bed room tent? That new $400 tactical vest and drop leg holster? A butane/propane stove?! In a SHTF scenario where are you going to find the propane refills? Oh yeah, I forgot, you bought 3 tons of them to store in your deuce and a half. I'm a big guy and a lot of the must haves list would break my back.

Firearms:

The SAW mounted on the front grill of the duece with 4 thousand rounds as back up.... no comment...

Luxuries - laptop computer with satellie internet capabilities... (and who's going to run the network while the earth goes to hell? lol) 1932 wine from berlin, pots pans, etc. etc.

My suggestions: (very generalized)

Transportation - Something with 4x4 that can handle hill/mtn or rocky/icy roads. Cargo space to allow ample storage of gear and extra gas. Full size spare tire mounted outside of cargo area is a plus.

Edibles - I would think that one would trap/hunt for primary nutrion. Plenty of plant species in CO can be consumed. Water is kind of common and some purification tablets could come in handy. Pack a few protein bars, some bottled water, a few MRE's (enough food for about two weeks or so) and SALT (natural meat preserver) and your set. Go easy on the hunting etc, meaning don't eat the whole damn deer the first night, save some as you might not catch anything tomorrow, lol.

Gear - Good weather senstive and rugged clothes in nuetral colors are a must. Three pair should hold you for a long time. Good boots, several pairs of socks/undershirts/underwear. A big, sturdy (framed) backpack to fit stuff into. A multitool, saw/hatchet combo, pocket knife. A book or two on survival (boy scouts and army/marine survival guides are cheap and chocked full of great info). Sunglasses, hat, etc. Basically, just the basics. Rope/paracord, maybe a poncho and tarp. Flashlight. Binoculars (or save space and just use a scoped rifle)

Firearms - A long rifle with a sling and a side arm. Spare ammo and mags (not 40K rounds though, I'm thinking like maybe 200 rounds or so).

Luxuries - ... not sure.

Okay, thoughts?